Nutrition and Health in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our Nutrition and Health in Health and Social Care course is a CPD-certified e-Learning course designed to support care professionals with essential training on dietary wellbeing.
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Nutrition and Health in Health and Social Care Overview

Understanding nutrition is critical in care environments, where health outcomes are closely linked to food intake, hydration, and personalised dietary support. Our course helps learners identify key nutritional principles, spot the risks of malnourishment or dehydration, and respond confidently to varied dietary needs, including allergens and age-related differences.

Suited to care workers, support staff, and those involved in preparing or monitoring meals, this course explores a range of relevant topics across five structured units, from healthy eating and weight management to eating disorders and a brief overview of food hygiene. Our course allows learners to study at their own pace, with a final knowledge check to support progression and measure knowledge retention.
Duration
1h 15m
Number of Units
5
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the principles of healthy eating
  • To gain an understanding of the nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
  • To gain an understanding of how to use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
  • To gain an understanding of the principles of weight management
  • To gain an understanding of eating disorders
  • To gain an understanding of the principles of food safety for the home environment

Training Units

Our training units provide care staff with the essential knowledge to understand healthy eating, manage weight, support dietary needs, and maintain food safety. Each unit is designed to build confidence and competence when delivering nutritional support in a range of care settings.

The Principles of Healthy Eating

15m

This unit introduces the fundamentals of a healthy diet and the vital role of hydration in maintaining wellbeing. Learners will also explore the consequences of poor nutrition and how to interpret food labelling.

  • A Healthy Diet
  • The Importance Of Hydration
  • Consequences Of An Unhealthy Diet
  • Food Labelling

The Principles of Weight Management

10m

Here, learners gain insight into energy balance and the early signs of malnutrition. The unit also addresses common barriers that prevent individuals from maintaining a balanced nutritional intake.

  • Energy Balance
  • Signs And Symptoms Of Malnourishment
  • Barriers To Adequate Nutrition And Hydration

Supporting Nutritional Needs

15m

This unit focuses on recognising and supporting different dietary needs, from allergies to age-related factors. It also offers strategies to promote adequate nutrition and hydration in day-to-day care.

  • Promoting Adequate Nutrition And Hydration
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Allergens
  • Supporting Older Individuals
  • Sensory Differences

Eating Disorders

10m

Explore the nature and impact of eating disorders, including how they manifest, their causes, and how to provide sensitive, informed support.

  • Defining Eating Disorders
  • Types Of Eating Disorders
  • Living With Eating Disorders
  • Potential Causes
  • Long Term Effects

Food Safety

15m

This unit covers essential practices to maintain food hygiene in care settings. Learners will understand how to store, handle, and dispose of food safely to reduce the risk of contamination.

  • The Importance Of Food Safety And Hygiene
  • Food Storage
  • Disposing Of Food
  • Reducing Contamination

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